Kismet Snapper Derby

 

Founded by Arthur Lem, his widow Rose and son Warren supervise – a loving tribute

                                                         Photos by Jeannie

 

From Warren Lem:

 

My father passed july 5, 1997.  As you know he spent a lot if time fishing onthe Kismet ferry dock and taught loads of kids how to fish. 

 

Snapper derby started the year after he passed .  Bob and Ellen  Ryan , Jack and Bobbi  Baker thought the fusing derby would be a great way for kids to learn the joys of fishing and also paying tribute to My Dad. 

We run the catch and release tournament to teach children good sustainable  "green initiative" practices and sportsmanship.  

 

The tradition has continued to be carried on by Buddy Schumacher,

John Altieri , the Cole family.  Sponsors are the Kismet market, Kismet Inn , Surfs Out Restaurant and if course my Mom , Lee and myself. 

The contestants are registered and ready

 

 

THE WEIGHING supervised by the Pied Piper John Altieri

 

Warren reminds Altieri of the rules

How much do you think Altieri’s hand weighs?

 

Here’s mine

 

How much does it weigh???

 

Wow! You caught one

Now take it in your hand

And show the man

 

 

Competition is stiff

It’s a girl thing, too

 

Fathers & sons

Daddy’s and daughters

Men helping boys

Moms helping daughters

Elliot helping out

Son Skylar

From  big boys

To little

To tiny

THE WINNERS: (with Rose Lem)

Under 6 years of age

Girls Dorothy

Boys Luke

 

Ages 7-8

Girls Maureen

Boys Nick

 

Ages 9-10

Girls Fionna (also largest fish)

Boys Michael

 

Ages 11-12

Girls Jaclyn

Boys Anthony

 

 Thought for the Day